A doiley was a small ornamental napkin, originally used at table to set glasses on at dessert, and later for setting cakes on at tea. By the late 20th century the use of doileys was almost over. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/AD.HTM
A doiley was a small ornamental napkin, originally used at table to set glasses on at dessert, and later for setting cakes on at tea. By the late 20th century the use of doileys was almost over.